Heavy Jet
- Passengers12-16
- Flight time6h 28m
- Range7,400 km
- Guide priceUS$153,500 – US$200,000
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Panama City to Recife privately from US$100,000, about 6h 28m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Panama City (PTY) to Recife (REC) and Recife to Panama City — timed and priced alike.
Panama City and Recife lie approximately 5,283 km apart (3,283 mi / 2,853 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Panama City–Recife spans US$100,000 – US$265,000: from a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the entry level to a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Jet · rec. | 6h 28m | 5h 49m – 7h 07m | US$153,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 6h 28m | US$153,500 – US$200,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 6h 16m | US$169,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 6h 16m | US$184,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Panama City and Recife? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Panama City, Panama: Tocumen International Airport, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
Recife, Brazil: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport and Itapessoca Airport.
| Tocumen International Airport | Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MPTO / PTY | SBRF / REC |
| Longest hard runway | 10,006 ft | 9,865 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 33 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,365 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,904 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,587 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,954 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,665 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,704 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,289 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,004 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,935 ft spare |
5,926 km 678 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,965 ft spare |
6,400 km 204 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,173 ft spare |
7,220 km 616 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,425 ft spare |
7,400 km 796 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,565 ft spare |
7,800 km 1,196 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,075 ft spare |
7,400 km 796 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,865 ft spare |
14,260 km 7,656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,065 ft spare |
11,112 km 4,508 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,865 ft spare |
12,960 km 6,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,065 ft spare |
11,945 km 5,341 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 5,283 km.
Alternates within range: Panamá Pacífico International Airport (8,500 ft, 29 km) · Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (5,906 ft, 22 km) · Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (8,858 ft, 62 km) · Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport (3,907 ft, 21 km) · Itapessoca Airport (5,906 ft, 53 km) · Coroa do Avião Airport (4,326 ft, 32 km) · José Múcio Monteiro Airport (2,625 ft, 68 km) · Heliforte Heliport
Guide pricing on Panama City–Recife is published clearly: US$100,000 – US$265,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
The Panama City to Recife route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$100,000 – US$265,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a heavy jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 6h 28m gate to gate across the 5,283 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a heavy jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Panama City–Recife departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Recife to Panama City runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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